At first I was like "HELL YES THIS IS AWESOME!!!"...and then you said you would not be drinking any coffee and I was like "oh..."

@jw6180

4 жыл бұрын

And no salt! OMG

@mrwdpkr5851

4 жыл бұрын

That was a punch in the gut for me !

@avonleanne

4 жыл бұрын

was going to write that myself....I can see doing the challenge to use up their home canned goods, but no coffee, NO WAY....not for me, people don't even want to be around me if I can't have my coffee....best of luck to them though!

@recyclingtreasures1541

4 жыл бұрын

OK YOU SHOULD BOTH CHOOSE 1 STORE BOUGHT ITEAM. COFFEE, WOULD HAVE TO BE MINE AND PRAY MY HUSBAND CHOOSE SALT.

@jw6180

4 жыл бұрын

avonleanne I’d prolly be out there licking the salt block with a hot cuppa coffee by day 7.

For every single meal: "Were going to be topping this with sauerkraut, cowboy candy and salsa" 😂 hey I cant blame you. Your canned food looks amazing.

@opcn18

4 жыл бұрын

You 100% need salt to survive, and those are their salty foods, I'm sure that they taste extra amazing with the restriction they are putting themselves through.

Wow, very impressive guys. I think that this series is going to be some of the most important videos you two have put out to date. Here in Alaska we live at the end of the supply chain and the subject of "what if" or "can we realistically survive on what we grow" has come up many times with our gardening/farming friends. And you two are actually going to do it. One thing that really surprised me already was the number and volume of canning jars you emptied in just the 9 days. Doing some simple math it is a bit overwhelming when you realize how much food needs to be put up to make it through the winter. Especially with our short growing season. I am really looking forward to the remainder of your videos through the month and your conclusions

@madzabinga8382

4 жыл бұрын

This is very true. I can only imagine how much more difficult it would be feeding a family, with teenagers. My current food storage would be gone in the first 30 days. This is a great challenge indeed. Eric looks like he's lost at least 5 pounds.

@sararussell6182

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, this subject has come up a lot with my homestead friends here in the mat su. Alaska is way to dependent on outside food.

@sub4rctic

4 жыл бұрын

hope people can find seeds for the next planting in a "what if" situation

@ravenhummel8202

2 жыл бұрын

@@sub4rctic Oddly, quarantine showed up just after this video and challenge...

For sure add more lard to your cooking. It will help with the hunger. This was a great video! Thanks so much for sharing it with us. That's gott'a feel good to have produced all this food during the summer.

No coffee, no dairy, no bread, no added salt...I'm impressed.

@l33th0b0

4 жыл бұрын

not just no coffee but no TIM HORTONS coffee

I mean...salt is an essential nutrient.

@maryjemisonMaryjay1936

4 жыл бұрын

paulag1955 salt is Brain food

@jw6180

4 жыл бұрын

True. Hopefully the pickles, salsas and kraut have enough salt to carry them through the month.

@turkeysnot1

4 жыл бұрын

I ran myself out of sodium once. I cooked all my meals with no added salt and was working out pretty vigorously. It felt like a heart attack.

@paulag1955

4 жыл бұрын

@@turkeysnot1 Yes, exactly. It's very concerning.

@scottkeith7639

4 жыл бұрын

Salt with iodine

All the more impressive considering the growing season in Alaska is only 3 months long

@hosephine1

4 жыл бұрын

Depends on where in Alaska. We get 3 1/2. ;)

If your canned food didn't have any salt I'd recommend that you take salt tablets to avoid a deficiency. Edit: You may still be hungry because the food you eat is less calorie dense. It's very easy to add a few hundred calories to a meal with a hearty slice of bread. If you are doing that a few times a day that can be a significant source of calories for you. The general rule for gardeners is that it's feasible for a really avid gardener to grow 80% of what they eat, but that accounts for 20% of their calories. Rice, bread, beans, corn, all very calories dense and easier to buy in than to grow for most of us.

@noocemiller6005

4 жыл бұрын

Also...Fat (and fiber from fresh veggies esp leafy greens) helps provide that satiety “I’m full” feeling - especially healthy fats like nuts, avocado, etc or the less healthy but still delicious meat fats. Doing what you guys are doing, I would miss bacon 🥓!!!

@tardismole

4 жыл бұрын

Calories are just a count of how much energy there is in food. It's not a food group and thus doesn't fill you up. Sugar, like other processed carbohydrates, is empty calories, which means it's devoide of micronutrients. To be full, you need protein to augment slow-release carbohydrates in the leaf vegetables.

@opcn18

4 жыл бұрын

tardis mole if you don’t take in enough calories your body pulls from your adipose cells and they shrink. When they do that they stop releasing leptin, a hormone that makes you feel less hungry. A calorie doesn’t have to be a food group for your body to pay attention.

@peacefulwife5199

4 жыл бұрын

@Aida A , oh, yeah, lots of good stuff including all the B-vits all of them. It's good stuff. In moderation. 👍

@tardismole

4 жыл бұрын

@@opcn18 It's called Ketosis. And it's not the calorie count being too low that does it. It's carbohydrate count. I'm a doctor of medicine, btw, not an idiot.

Y’all didn’t grind out any corn meal from the crop? You could’ve been making cornbread to go with those dinners.

@sub4rctic

4 жыл бұрын

did they grow that kind of corn instead of sweet corn?

@bbond7840

4 жыл бұрын

sub4rctic doesn’t really matter if it’s sweet corn if not. Dehydrated corn makes cornmeal.

@sergiucozma7351

4 жыл бұрын

They bay the corn also.

The rule for home food storage is "Store What you eat and Eat what you store". I still eat this way as foods have a time limit for freshness and we need to change things up. With your wonderful selection and creativeness this should work out well. You are not just eating off your land you're enjoying the years harvest. Great example to those who waste food that gets left in the crisper to become compost because you can always head to the store or order in. I am so proud of you being so honest in these New Year videos. Eating healthy by growing it, hunting for food. You can cook it , blend it ,season it enjoy it. Next year you could can bread or cake. Yes higher protein meals will keep you from getting hungry. Thanks for your dedication to this lifestyle.

This was so fun and interesting to watch. Can't wait for the next episode

Now y'all know that there had better be occasional footage of the dogs and cats. After about 3 weeks we'll need to be reassured that they didn't end up in the stew pot! (wink)

@peacefulwife5199

4 жыл бұрын

Too funny, was that really a snow shoe hair in that pot???? (Just joking, of course) 🤔🤔

By the end of the month I wouldn't ever want to eat salmon again..😄😄

@bobthebuilder2778

4 жыл бұрын

Mike The heck, I could eat salmon daily and am envious of their ability to go fishing and catch their own fresh one's .

@KnolltopFarms

4 жыл бұрын

@@bobthebuilder2778 Sure, I could take a day off here and there...but Mr. "never again" and his 57 friends are trippin' ! I guess it's possible they...sadly, have never had really fresh or well prepared Salmon.

@opcn18

4 жыл бұрын

@@KnolltopFarms Canned salmon is less inspiring than well prepared fresh salmon. I canned a lot as a teenager and at some point I just couldn't do it anymore. All of it went into the freezer or the smoker from that point on.

@Okiijiida

4 жыл бұрын

Fresh wild salmon is like a health boon that makes you feel almost high when you eat it due to all the healthy fats floating around in you.. Yeah I think they gona be fine lol

@BG-bx4ey

3 жыл бұрын

@@Okiijiida You should stop eating pot brownies with your salmon.

Awesome to see the food being used so dilligently. The canned goods are amazing! Gonna be nice to follow you guys again with videos.

Awesome challenge! Looks like you're well prepared to rock it.. All the best 👍

Love this challenge! I just hope you guys don't burnout on salmon!

This kind of video was SO satisfying. I've always loved watching canning vids, or tours of cellars but I've got to say this challenge really showcases the best part of canning your own food. If only you were able to harvest your own sea salt, summer is the best time.

How are you two feeling after all of those fermented foods and unprocessed foods!? Your gut health is probably amazing!

@julesgitu8287

Жыл бұрын

I bet they are quite healthy!!!

I would be a monster without my one cup of coffee.

Wow impressive! But I think we can all collectively agree that adding salt wouldn't be considered as cheating. Dont hurt yourselves!

@allenahimsa

4 жыл бұрын

Kata Maros They are eating quite a bit of pickled veggies. That has salt

@sub4rctic

4 жыл бұрын

@@allenahimsa/videos and the broths, and the fish

Spaghetti squash fritters! I never would’ve thought of that! It all looks so delicious.😍 I am still so amazed by you two!

I just love you guys! You're my absolute favorite channel! That being said, I can see some nutritional revisions being made in the very near future of this particular challenge. You guys are smart enough to understand what changes in diet will need to be made. Your both nothing but muscle and bone as it stands. Four weeks of this challenge seems like too, too much for your little bodies to handle. Especially with all of the work that you guys have to accomplish daily. You did a fantastic job in the first week. Keep up the good work, and don't worry if you have to change gears, midstream. We, your faithful subs, can handle the changes. Sending you both love and support! God bless you!

I grew up in Anchorage and my Mom always had a garden. EVERYTHING grew TWICE the size that it grows here in the South 48! My Dad was a fisherman and caught salmon up the wazoo! I can't stand to look at it now! The one thing I still dream of is caribou sausage! So delicious! I miss the King Crab,too. May God bless you with His bounty!

Well, the no coffee would kill me, or I'd kill someone 😂. This will likely help you plan better for the coming year, as to what foods you will make sure you get to can for the winter months. I'd be sick looking at salmon by now, but needs must. Grow your own beans this year too and you'll have those to dry and use. Good luck.

This is wonderful! A really good cleanse as well. And such cozy winter food. Yummmm. Even the pickled things :) Arielle: I still remember that video. Makes me smile :)

Wow what an authentic eat what you catch and grow series !!!!!!!

Love this idea and the recap. Can't wait for the next week. Thanks for all your hard work, you two are so fun to watch.

Love wath you two do this month and looking forward to next week. I'm very inquisitive how your rootcellar looked before and after this challenge!

This challenge that you have put upon yourselves, although difficult, at the end of the day must give you a great feeling of satisfaction being self sufficient! I find it very rewarding just achieving this for a day or two. Keep it up! I really admire your journey and appreciate the fact that you put in the effort to share it with us.

Looks like quite the challenge, you two! Good luck on this one!

You have done a great job... The food selection has been informative viewing and a great selection of ingredients used well from a chef's perspective. Kindness your way Neil { Lochness Scottish Highlands }

Man I just love you two....

You two are great. Your examples of self reliance and will power to eat healthy are commendable. 👍🏻 Thanks for sharing the ways you are making it happen.

Wow. What a great idea. I like how you show all this food, making me big time hungry!!!

Touché,glad y’all are back.

Love this guys! I think it’s awesome that you don’t have the typical breakfast for breakfast. I always have my dinner leftovers for my morning meal and my husband thinks I’m nuts 😂😂. Can’t wait to see part 2!

@RatTaxi

4 жыл бұрын

I do the same and especially love soups.

@hannahkayee831

2 жыл бұрын

Same. I am not a fan of typical breakfast foods.

I so LOVE these month challenges!!!

Best wishes for the new year. Been loving your channel for over a year now I think. Really looking forward to this series. It amazes me how much you got out of the garden and all the hunter gathering. You guys got so much done in such a short amount of time on your property...and this while you are basically in the bush in Alaska. Don't apologist because you need to buy certain things that you can't produce yourself. But challenges like these really make a good showcase for how self sufficient you can live with the right amount of preparation and dedication.

Interesting contest to follow. Looking for the next episode.

You lost me when you said no coffee.

This is great! I'm excited to see how the rest of the month goes!

You two are absolutely fabulous together. You are a team. And I must say it is so obvious that you love each other. A gift to you both. Your food shows great imagination with a minimal variation of types of food stocks. Outstanding effort and results!!

Wow, good for you guys. Great first week!

I am in awe. Everything looked so tasty and lots of variety. ❤️

You really get creative! Thanks for doing this as a reminder to us to pay attention to what we currently have in storage and pantry.

Awesome, so enjoyed seeing how your hard work has come to fruition.

Just a tip for chickens laying more in the winter is leave lights on and give them warm water to drink and a warming lights. It will give them the illusion of warm sunny days which makes their body's lay eggs more. It wont be like summer but will be more than winter laying. It worked for us and we had quite a few eggs during winter months

I so appreciate the optimism in your videos! Keep up the good work with the challenge.

Awesome !! Thank you for sharing this !!😊

Love this challenge! I’ve been working on eating up/emptying out the stuff in my freezer. I need to work on my pantry too!

It's beautiful seeing all of your home canned foods being used! I'm impressed.

No dairy and no flour is rough, and no salt or pepper? Holy moly. I figured you would just use what you have on hand, month of not buying groceries but sustaining on whatever is currently on hand. You can do it!

You did really well. Makes you very aware of what you want to do to supplement your supplies or add variety to. Great to see you trying to invent new ways to use the ingredients.

I am very impressed with the comprehensive detailed knowledge that you both have!

If you have any Oak trees you can collect Acorns and make coffee. It will count as being harvested from the wild. As a note to salt. It was even used in ancient times.

@sub4rctic

4 жыл бұрын

Oak trees don't grow in Alaska. I don't think any nut tree grows up here.

That’s self sufficiency at it’s best. Excellent video. Thank you.

All those meals look and sound so good!! And they are all so beautiful with all those colors! How very creative and inspiring

You have all those potatoes make potato pancakes, there yummy with applesauce.

@RebelCanners

4 жыл бұрын

Vicki D no flour to make them but maybe just egg and mashed potatoes would work if you don’t mind them falling apart

@vickid8542

4 жыл бұрын

@@RebelCanners i don't use flour, i use a egg mixed into shredded potatoes then fry them in bacon grease. potato latkes

Alright you two, it's time for a cookbook! These meals look great!

You've have done a great job with your challenge. Will keep watching can not wait 👍😃🙏

So happy to have found this video! 🌷 Watched a few of your other videos. Excited to see how this 31 day challenge goes ... will be checking out the videos.

Those cold Alaska mornings, I want my coffee. Set out more rabbit snares, grouse hunt and maybe a chicken or two. 🤔 Seriously, if anybody can do it, y'all can. Good luck.

Well now i'm hungry! :)...your creations look absolutely delicious and your canned creations are awesome...thanks for sharing mmmmmmmmm

I love this! Your meals always look SO amazing. I’m always jealous and want to try what you have haha 🤤 I stumbled upon your channel just by chance and haven’t stopped watching since 👌🏼

I love this series. Thanks for sharing.

Kudos for you guys! Thanks for sharing the first-week challenge.

Everything looks so good! Yum!

This is great. Y’all are hardcore!

Your meals looked fantastic! Good idea to eat thru with what you have and get ready for next year.

We eat much like this on our homestead, except for homemade bread, salt, and coffee are always available. Good job with thinking through your meals. Most of us don't have that much time to spend over the stove, but you show how valuable a garden and hunting can be. ❤️

You are being very creative with your meals. Good luck for the rest of the month!

I am really enjoying this series, great job guys.

Wow I think it all looked amazing. Good job guys .

I rarely, ok pretty much NEVER comment, but I am so super excited about this challenge! I am looking forward to seeing your progress.👏👏👏

An awesome challenge. Y’all are an inspiration to simple living by your own means. Thanks and keep up the good work.

Always a pleasure

Looks fantastic meals bread with Apple jelly yum 😋 like the crunch sounds from the potato & onions when slicing

When is your restaurant opening? Even with limits on yourselves, you still manage to create delicious-looking meals! It will also be interesting to see how your digestion changes without your kefir and breads... and coffee ;)

Great video...your veggies look fresh picked...colors are amazing! Enjoy these videos very much...Best to both of you!

Awesome! Your stores of food are impressive and look delishious!

This was/is an awesome idea! Really enjoy seeing your creative meals and I bet they taste great. I would like to see you two sit down and comment on the taste of each meal and if there was something else you would have added or changed. Again, very fun - you two are so neat and creative! Thank you for sharing!

I haven't been able to find it again but there was a good You Tube on a guy that grew, dried and ground hot peppers for his seasoning. He also grew, sliced, peppered and dried zucchini. It came out like potato chips but with a hot pepper kick and no fat. If dried hard enough they should last a long time, especially if they were put in jars to keep dry. If anyone knows who it was that had the You Tube on this please let everyone know. We have tried it as best as we could remember and it turned out great. Good luck with the next 3 weeks. We think you two have one of the best channels on You Tube, Thank You.

Nice I have that same paisley plate set! Cool! The teas sound good.

What a cool challenge. Good work!

What a great challenge! You are learning tons. I bet you will make changes and add things to your next growing season! 😍Salmon patties 😍

Awesome!! Thanks for sharing this!

Awesome! Love this type of content!

Such a great channel. Happy New Year to you both.

This is SOOOOOOO GREEEAAATTTTTTT!!!!!!!!! Love seeing your creativity and discipline. So good to see if you could live off the land if you had to. It is giving me things to think about.

Awesome what you guys are doing. Thanks for the video.

Great video and interesting as hell! I think this challenge is awesome guys.

Damn i just love you two. We (hubby and i) want to live more thay way. (We live in idaho). We hunt, fish, forage, and have a large garden that we can and freeze and dehydrate from. Just wish that we could be out farther. I have to say, watchin this vid... i KNOW id cheat and use salt. Lol. Cant wait to see more. I really loved the longer video. Coulda watched much longer to be honest. (It would also be fun to watch your reactions and opinions while you eat what u made. Much love and happy new year

looking forward to seeing the end result. I am pretty sure more veggies were consumed in the making of this video than I have consumed in my life, GJ!

I know everyone is concerned about your salt intake for 31 days. Honestly, I believe you will do fine. Salt is found naturally in vegetables and meat. Eight high sodium foods are beets, celery and carrots, spinach, chard and meat. If Christ was fine for 40 days with nothing but water, you will be fine. Are you thinking of adding a nanny goat to have kids and milk to produce your own milk and some cheese. Goats are easy to raise. I have never raised Rye but they say it is easiest to grow and grows in cooler climates. Just a thought! I really enjoy your videos! Wishing you all the best!

This is so cool! Great job.

You've put together some amazing meals!!

Man I'm hungry!! love how the salmon patties are looking..

Nummy! All looks good!

Good job guy. Must be so satisfying knowing all you are eating is what you grow and caught yourself. Good luck and enjoy 😊

Very impressive! I like this video a lot. Great work! Living off the land is truly a full time job isn't it. Here's to a wonderful spring and summer:)